[ad_1] The National Science Foundation has awarded $1,228,857 to the learning community of the Pen West California School of Science. The three-year project, Research-Based Professional Development for Science Teachers and its Impact on Student Learning, is led by PennWest Instructor Dr. Peter Cormas from the Department of Education. Dr. Louise Nicholson, Department of Biology, Dr. ...

[ad_1] It’s fair to say that Andy Parker’s spring and summer have been eventful. Earlier this year, Collinsville residents entered the Democratic primary for the 5th congressional district, eager to take on freshman Rep. Bob Goode (R-Campbell) in the November general election. However, before the primary election, Parker was kicked out of the ballot after ...

[ad_1] Jefferson City, Missouri – As more people return to school in Missouri, more than 20% of school districts in the state have new or interim superintendents. Teacher shortages Missouri had the last educator salaries in the country and reported on how the pandemic has affected students. I faced one of the few vacancies. Of ...

[ad_1] Brannon Morisoli focuses on investing in the life sciences industry, building relationships with leading venture capital firms and supporting life sciences teams. [Illustration: courtesy photo, istockphoto] California-based Runway Growth Capital, which provides growth loans to both venture and non-venture companies seeking alternatives to raising capital, announced the hiring of Brannon Morisoli as Managing Director ...

[ad_1] The question we ask ourselves each summer is an empty one: Why is it so difficult, even impossible, to escape the sight of ruthless mosquitoes? . Why do they bite me more than anyone else? Scientists and repellent makers believe that carbon dioxide (CO₂), which we exhale when we breathe, and octanol, a volatile ...

[ad_1] Beating disease is in the DNA of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a federal agency. During his first decade, this federal agency oversaw the eradication of smallpox, the eradication of malaria, and the eradication of polio as a threat to American health. But as the 75-year-old organization’s director admitted this week, the ...

[ad_1] The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public education in Texas won’t go away entirely anytime soon. But the results of his first district evaluation since 2019 by the Texas Department of Education reflect the hard work of teachers and administrators to help students recover. Ratings were determined by three categories: A student’s performance ...

[ad_1] Although now retired, Gary Schindler has spent most of his life in education. Gary Schindler Most recently, he did part-time certification work and taught history at Riverland Community College. Prior to retirement, Schindler served as Dean of Students at Riverland Community College. He also played what was described as a “mentoring role” for the ...